When Phileas Fogg wagers that he can circumnavigate the world in just 80 days, he little imagines how difficult the trip will become, particularly when those wagering against him take steps to ensure that they do not lose the bet. Jules Verne's humorous 1872 adventure novel was originally published in serial form as purported dispatches from Fogg, as the globetrotting hero tours four continents via train, elephant, steamship, sledge, and whatever other means necessary. Like the other titles in this series of affordable classics, this book has been reset in fresh type. It includes a frontispiece illustration and a brief biography of the author.